A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 13 wins & 22 nominations total
Bob Okazaki
- Sushi Master
- (as Robert Okazaki)
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Remembering Rutger Hauer (1944-2019)
Remembering Rutger Hauer (1944-2019)
We celebrate the life and legacy of Rutger Hauer, the award-winning actor best known for Blade Runner and The Hitcher.
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- TriviaDirector Sir Ridley Scott and director of photography Jordan Cronenweth achieved the famous "shining eyes" effect by using a technique invented by Fritz Lang and his cinematographer Eugen Schüfftan known as the "Schüfftan Process": light is bounced into the actors' and actresses' eyes off a piece of half-mirrored glass mounted at a forty-five-degree angle to the camera.
- Goofs(at around 9 mins) When we see Deckard waiting for his noodles, he is reading that day's newspaper. Later in Leon's apartment (at around 25 mins), the same newspaper is seen in one of the drawers, except it is old and soiled, as if it has been there for years. We know they are the same since both newspapers have the same headline about farming on the moon.
- Crazy creditsIn the "happy ending" Theatrical/International cuts, the credits play over the gorgeous scenery. In later Director/Final cuts, they play over a normal black background.
- Alternate versionsAll U.S video tape releases before January 1993 are the unrated version and contain the extra violence in the Euro-release that's not seen in the 117 minute American theatrical release:
- When Roy attacks Tyrell we clearly see him pushing his thumbs into Tyrell's eyes, and blood spurting out
- When Pris (Daryl Hannah) attacks Deckard, she reaches down and grabs him by the nostrils
- When Deckard shoots Pris, he shoots 3 times instead of 2
- When Roy pushes the nail through his hand, there is a shot of the nail coming through the skin on the other side.
- ConnectionsEdited into 5 Second Movies: Blade Runner (2009)
- SoundtracksHarps of the Ancient Temples
Composed by Gail Laughton
Performed by Gail Laughton
Courtesy of Laurel Records
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Timeless
What can be said about this film that hasn't already been covered in preceding decennia? Blade Runner (either version) stands the test of time as an epic story which transcends a disparity of genres, as well as the seminal "dark" sci-fi film which has been mimicked so frequently (to varying degrees of success) since its original release. The interplay of film noir, sci-fi, and what is one of the most philosophically symbolic and academically analyzed narratives of the modern era holds its ground on both visual and cerebral levels even in the face of today's CGI laden blockbusters. The new director's cut, contrary to many cinematic re-hashings, actually serves to clarify many of the more nebulous aspects of the plot and makes a great film even better, arguably allowing it to be modernized and polished for a new generation of viewers who are more picky and yet simultaneously less idealistic. All while sustaining the feeling and flavor of the original. Call it restorative work if you will. The tinny and meandering score by Vangelis is pure 1980s at its most brooding and fits the texture and mood of the film beautifully. Indeed, for many reasons, finding this film in someone's DVD collection makes a true statement about their discriminating and refined taste in movies, and equally their appreciation of film as an artistic medium. I would suggest picking up a reader by someone like Nietzsche, Foucualt, Descartes, Kierkegaard, or any of the great existentialist philosophers after viewing this film in order to appreciate the story & its concepts at a whole new level, regardless if you're watching it for either the 1st, or the 100th time. An enduring classic and an intrepid piece of film-making with rich & often haunting visuals designed to entertain and promote introspection amongst its viewers. 9/10.
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Women in Science Fiction
Women in Science Fiction
Whether they are exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women are what science fiction is all about.
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- Countries of origin
- Official site
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- Also known as
- Dangerous Days
- Filming locations
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- Budget
- $28,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $32,914,489
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,150,002
- Jun 27, 1982
- Gross worldwide
- $41,755,674
- Runtime1 hour 57 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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